Zelenskyy hopes Reform UK councils will allow Ukraine flags to be flown again
Exclusive: Ukrainian president says ‘small mistake can break a big friendship’ in wide-ranging interview with Guardian
TL;DR
- Zelenskyy views the removal of Ukrainian flags by some Reform UK councils as a "small mistake that can break a big friendship."
- He stated that Ukraine's military position is the strongest it has been in over two years, declaring "Russia is not winning."
- Plans are underway to invite King Charles for a state visit to Ukraine this year.
- Zelenskyy pressed Keir Starmer regarding funds from the sale of Chelsea FC for humanitarian purposes and advocated for aligned sanctions with Europe.
- He emphasized that continued support for Ukraine is in the UK's national security interest, not just a matter of values.
- Zelenskyy believes Ukraine's accession to NATO is in the interest of both Ukraine and the alliance.
- He suggested using proceeds from the sale of Chelsea FC to fund antiballistic missiles to counter Russian attacks.
- Zelenskyy requested more assistance in "closing the sky" from Russian attacks and funds for professional soldier contracts.
- He urged for quicker and more comprehensive sanctions against Russia to deter further military escalation.